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How to Prevent a Stroke from Happening to You

Dr. Dean Johnston, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, Neurologist, discusses How to Prevent a Stroke from Happening to You.

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Dr. Dean Johnston, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, Neurologist, discusses How to Prevent a Stroke from Happening to You.
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Featuring Dr. Dean Johnston, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, Neurologist

Presenter: Dr. Dean Johnston, Neurologist, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Neurologist

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The biggest thing a patient can do to prevent the risk of stroke is to stop smoking.

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There are several risk factors of stroke that can be managed by the patient and/or doctor. Some of these risk factors include, hypertension, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, lack of exercise, smoking, and alcohol consumption.

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Stroke is the leading cause of disability in North America and the 3rd leading cause of death.

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